Utah State University Course Syllabus
Russian 1010
Mrs. Irina M. McLaughlin
Fall 2016: M W F ( 9:30 am–10:20 am) Old Main 301
Office Hours: W F (10:30 am–12:00 pm or by appointment) RBW 307
Office phone: 435-797-2738
Course Description:
This course constitutes a comprehensive program for elementary Russian at the university level. The materials of this course are intended for students with no prior knowledge of Russian to achieve the novice-high proficiency level in speaking, listening, writing and reading. Students will have lively and interactive Russian language classes including role plays, games, learning some songs and poems.
Course Objectives:
The goals for this course include of mastering the alphabet, basic vocabulary and essential skills for writing, reading and oral comprehension. Fundamental grammatical notions and basic skills will be taught. The students will learn to write in Russian and to make and understand simple conversations about their families, interests and daily lives. The program also introduces the students with some elements of Russian culture.
Course Organization:
There will be a short quiz at the conclusion of each Lesson from the textbook. Additional materials and assignments will be posted on Canvas regularly. Materials:
Required Texts:
Natasha Alexandrova “Russian Step by Step” (School Edition) Student Book 1, First Edition, 2014, ISBN 13: 978-1507618998 Natasha Alexandrova “Russian Handwriting” 1 First Edition, 2012, ISBN 13: 978-0982304280
Recommended:
Kenneth Katzner “English-Russian, Russian-English Dictionary” (Revised and Expanded Edition, 1994) Thomas R.Beyer,Jr "501 Russian Verbs" ( Barron's Educational Series; 3 edition (November 1, 2007)
Additional materials:
The textbook “Russian Step by Step” consists audio materials online on website russianstepbystep.com and also additional materials on Facebook facebook.com/RussianStepByStep
Course requirements:
Attendance Participation Quizzes and assignments Final Exam
Evaluation and grading policy:
Attendance, participation 30% Assignments 20% Tests and quizzes 20% Final Test 30%
Grading Scale:
A 93 - 100 A- 90 - 92 B+ 87 - 89 B 83 - 86 B- 80 - 82 C+ 77 - 79 C 70 – 76 D 60 – 69 F 0 - 59 Academic calendar:
Fall Semester 2016
August, 29 Monday Classes begin September, 5 Monday Holiday (Labor Day) October, 20 Thursday Friday Class Schedule October, 21 Friday Fall Break November, 23-25 Wednesday-Friday Holiday (Thanksgiving) December, 5-9 Monday-Friday No-test days December, 9 Friday Last day of classes December, 12-16 Monday-Friday Final Examination
Final Exam (Russian): Wednesday, December,14 (9:30 am – 11:20 am, Old Main 301)
USU Policies
The $24:00 course fee you have paid is used to staff and maintain the Language Lab (MAIN 004), provide language specific materials, and to pay teaching tutors who assist instructors in the classroom and lab.
Disabilities Students with ADA-documented impairments may be eligible for reasonable accommodations. Veterans may also be eligible for services. Accommodations are coordinated through DRC in Room 101 of the University Inn, 7-2444 voice, 7-0740 TTY, or toll free at 1- 800-259-2966. Please contact DRC as early as possible. Alternate format materials (Braille, large print or digital) are available with advance notice.
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